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Millions of Americans have launched their own small businesses. In fact, there are a whopping 33.2 million small businesses in the country, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's report released ...

This Q&A features Nicole Wegman, founder and CEO of fine jewelry company Ring Concierge. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Ring Concierge. Nicole Wegman.

Courtney Allen, founder and CEO of presentation design agency 16×9, “recklessly” left corporate life behind in 2015 to pursue entrepreneurship. The piece has been edited for length and clarity.